CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees. Annual Report for the period From 1st April 2024 To 31sI March 2025 Charity name: FAVERSHAM COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS Charity registrdtion number: 1189256 Objectives and Activities SORP Summary of the purposes of the thaiity as set out in its governing document 1.17 The relief of sickness and the pserVation and protection of good health within Faversham and sum)unding communities, in the county of KenL by the provision of trairbed communty first responder volunteer5 to attend di¢al emeryen¢ies as directed by the south east coast ambulance service (SECAmb) to advance the education of the public in basic life supporL in particular but not exclusively by provision of training in the rinci les of first aid. The Trustees have kept in mind the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on Public Bener The main activities of the Charity benefrt the public at large, within the town of Faversham in Kent and its surn)unding parishes, by: Providing Community First Respondè who can provide lifesaving care in emergency situations in the absence of an ambulance. Providing ¢lasses in the prin¢iples of first aid to local schools and community group Fundrnising for Defibrillator5 and other emeryency medical equipment to be rovided for commun use. The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Chaiity Commission on Public Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular. Ihe activities, projeds or sernices identified in the accounts. 1.17and 1.19 Statement confimiing whether Ihe Injslees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Chanty Commission on wblic benefft Para 1.18 07 ZQX
Achlevements and Perforniance SORP The Charity has continued to perfonTh all of its key functions forthe community during this year. Following the conclusion of the year. it was determined by the Trustees that the charity could no longer carry on the objects forwhich it was crpated, and that they would seek to wind up the charity during the next financial Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, idenbfying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any vAder benefits to socaety as a whole. First Response The core actsvity of the charity has continued unabated, wtth the charity'5 five trnined first responders responding to calls in and around the local community in support of the South East Coast Ambulance Serv*Ge. The Trustees believe that they have attended around 200 patients in the last year. First Aid Trdinlng and Education Some of our community first responders have attended local events to tea¢h members of the GOTnmunty skills such as CPR and the use of defibrillators. Fundraising. The Charity has continued to participate in the Faver5ham and District Community Lottery thi5 year. which has brought in the majority of the Charitys Income. Other fundrdising initiatiS are underniay but have not yet ljorn fruit. including partnership5 With Faversham Tesco'5 and with one of the tovm's Pubs. The Trustees intend to use funds raised from these efforts for. amongst other purposes. the purchase of a new portable defibrillator for one ofthe Res onder5 to use. Financial Review Review of the charity's financial posttion at the end of Ihe period Pard The Charity has maintsined a stable finanGial Position this year. with the maJ"ority of transactions being rEGeipts from ongoing fundrdi5ing activtty. Towards the end of the year the charity recelved a significant grant from Groundworks There have been no expenses incurrpd by the charity during the ear under review. The TNstees consider that the charity does not face signifi¢ant financial risks at this time as there ha%E been no routine operating ex nses and therefore have not made a Statement explaining the policy for holding reserv staling why they are held o"y b 2026
forn[ reserves policy. The Trustees will continue to monitor the finan¢ial situation as the Charity continues to operate will reconsider their position on a reserves policy in due course. structure. Govemance and Management Description of charitys trusts.. Type of goveming document irt.e", CIO constitution {found2tion model) adoptod 29 Apr 2020 cio How is the charrty ¢xJnsiituted? Pdra - orated Trustee selection methods including details of any constrtutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body enttt]ed to appoint one or more trustees Minimum dfour trustees appointed by existing trustees for tndeterniinate Additional infomiation {optional) You ma choose to include further slatements %there relevant atut.. The Charity is affiliated with the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. The Charity supports the Trust by providing Community Responders to who can provide an emergency response whÈrÈ necessary. The Trust supports the Charity by providing training and ui mert for FÈrst Res ndeT5. Trustees are selÈctÈd due to their prior involvement as a First Responder or due to their specialist experience and skills. The Board ensurEs that each new trustee is provided with a tailored induction appropriate to their revious ex erience or involvement. The charity's organisattonal structure and any wider network wrth which the charity works 1_51 other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the tha uses istered chari number Charity's principal address FAVERSHAM COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS Faversham CFRS 1189256 89 St. Nitholas Road FAVERSHAM Kent ME13 7PD a*- ZL)Z
Trustee Trame Offic* (If any) Dates acted rfnotfor Ththole Kay Marie Speed Shane lte Char Carol Rita Lewis Graeme Stephen Sampson Susan Diane Eart 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (g? XOL6.
Declarations The trustees decla that they have appro)Rd the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charl5 trustees Signature(s) Full name{s) Position (eg Secretary. Chair. etc) SL)S DIANÉ Carol Lewis Trustee OTr
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENfjLAND AND WALE5 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the periryl To 31st Marth 2025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestsicted nds Restricted nds Endowment Jnds Total fvnds Last aT Al Recei Sub total(GToss Incon for AR) A2 Asset and investment Sales. (see table Sub to 1.506 A3Pa ents Sub total A4 A$setand investment rchases. (see tae) Sub tota Net of recwpt¥payments) A5 Transfers between fund5 A6 Cash funds last spar end Cash funds this year end 394 1.506 12.589 IU83 11589 1U83 11.083 1289 OTr F) Lo CCXX R1 accounts1&51 2110112026
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlct funds Endowment lunds tofieare4t£ funds tr) eStE B1 Cash funds Cash 119B3 Total cash funds 12J83 Endowment nds to nearest£ funds funds Details Current value Detalls cost{blI B3 Invèstment assets FLwKt tiich Detsils C05tl¢Jpti0n) 84 Assets retainÈd for the charity's own use VthÈn on Detai15 BS Liabilities Signed by one or i) IrLL4ees on h8ifof al the INes Prnl Name Date of proval Carol Lewis 7th Feb 2026 CCXX R2 accy)L15 ISSI iQ026